Active 5 days agoHow to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain..How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain. The differences in pain and inflammation and discomfort.? For the last five days have been doing a short walk...reactions4repliesFlare ManagementAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
Active 8 days agoWhat biologics have you tried and how have they helped? Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications....reactions145repliesCommunity SupportFlare ManagementTreatment
Enthesitis Flares I have a lot of lower body flares and currently taking Remicade...waiting for it to kick in. Has anyone found immobilization helpful (bracing/casts) when in an acute stage of a...reactions9repliesFlare ManagementFlares Ankylosing Spondylitis
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...reactions24repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Periphery flare-up stuffHey all. I'm back after a year-long hiatus. It's not like I didn't have flare-ups, but I have managed a lot of things fairly well and took my best year-long...reactions4repliesFlare Management
Walking helpsSo I'm on methotrexate celebrex and prednisone for akalosing spondylitis I've been seeing an rumatology dr since November and on meds since January and I was originally diagnosed with this...reactions4repliesExerciseFlare ManagementCoping
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...reactions79repliesFlare ManagementCopingMental Health
What's in your AxSpA flare toolkit? Share a photo with the community!Everyone copes with AxSpA and symptom flare-ups different. Do you have a cozy cave, or place in your home where you go to feel better? What items or activities can...reactions12repliesCopingFlare Management
Do you get muscle spasms?Biologics have helped my over all stiffness, pain and fatigue. I'm still in pain and have fatigue but nothing compared to before! One thing that has not gotten any better...reactions4repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceFlare Management
Cane or Crutch?I recently came across some blog articles discussing the preference for a cane versus a crutch, with most people preferring a forearm crutch to their cane. Perhaps this simply comes...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesFlare Management
